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@NeedTrains and Millennials’ Newfoundland Railway Nostalgia
All aboard as the guy behind @NeedTrains sheds light on Newfoundland and Labrador’s once glorious railroad history—and very unlikely future.
November 24, 2021

Interview

NL Election 2021 District Focus: Terra Nova
Terra Nova has variously switched between the Liberals and PCs in the past, making this a race to watch in the last stretch of the…
March 11, 2021
NL Election 2021 District Focus: Lake Melville
Lake Melville is being watched closely by all three major political parties, who see potential opportunity against independent incumbent Perry Trimper.
February 8, 2021
NL Election 2021 District Focus: St. John’s Centre
Find out where candidates stand on issues including the province’s changing demographics, paths forward for its troubled economy, climate change, and more.
January 29, 2021
NL Election 2021 District Focus: Mount Scio
Candidates Sarah Stoodley, Sheilagh O'Leary, Andrea Newbury, and Damian Follett talked to us about they would represent Mount Scio in the House of Assembly.
January 22, 2021
Spotlight: NL Arts in Education Winner Joanna Barker
“Watching students try for the first time is truly awesome. When they try music, love it, and want to keep learning—that's what gives me life.”
Andie Bulman
December 17, 2020
Shunned by Premier, Perry Trimper Strikes Out on His Own
Not only was Trimper not invited to join Premier Furey in his own district, but he wasn't even informed that Furey would be visiting at…
November 16, 2020
On The Road Again: Rum Ragged Back on Tour After Covid-19
"We’ll be grateful to be back doing what we love. We hope that a good night of music will at least make everyone feel a…
October 8, 2020
Why St. John’s Struggles to Regulate Noisy Vehicles (and What Ward 2 Candidates Would Do)
October 5, 2020
Budget 2020: Waiting for Moya Greene’s Renaissance
Newfoundland and Labrador has finally delivered its long-awaited 2020 budget. The key takeaway: watch this space for Budget 2021.
October 3, 2020
The Dwight Ball Exit Interview
In his own words, Dwight Ball reflects on his resignation, achievements, and legacy as the 13th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
February 21, 2020
“Pulling on the Same Oar”: Meet Labrador’s Unlikely Alliance
Political shakeups in the Big Land sent Lela Evans & Jordan Brown to the House of Assembly. Now they're working across party lines to shine…
December 19, 2019
“What is a Story For?”: Michelle Porter, Journalist-Poet
Michelle Porter talks with the Indy about her debut book of poems, writing with purpose, journalism's place in her poetry, & her favourite Métis literature.
Rhea Rollmann
November 4, 2019